The Government of Namibia has approached the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to explore training opportunities, as well as sharing of expertise with personnel of the Namibian Anti-corruption Commission in the fight against corruption.
On Friday, the Namibian government confirmed its stance on an important matter when its Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Humphrey Geiseb, visited the headquarters of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). During this visit, Mr. Geiseb highlighted the significant role that Nigeria plays in the ongoing battle against corruption across Africa. He pointed out that Nigeria holds a prestigious position on this issue, recognizing the various efforts and initiatives it has undertaken to combat corrupt practices. Mr. Geiseb also emphasized that the knowledge and expertise Nigeria has developed in this area should not be kept to itself but rather should be shared with other nations on the continent. This sharing of knowledge can greatly benefit other countries as they strive to improve their own efforts in addressing corruption.
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The Ambassador went on to share some additional important information about Namibia, specifically mentioning that the country has its own dedicated anti-corruption agency called the Anti-Corruption Commission of Namibia, which is often abbreviated as ACC. This agency plays a crucial role in combating corruption within Namibia. Furthermore, the Ambassador emphasized that the Commission is very interested in learning from the efforts and experiences of Nigeria, particularly regarding Nigeria’s notable success in recovering stolen assets. This success is mainly attributed to the work done by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, referred to as ICPC, as well as the efforts of its partner organization, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, commonly known as EFCC. The Ambassador expressed a keen desire for the ACC to gain insights and knowledge from Nigeria’s experiences in recovering assets that have been misappropriated, as these lessons could be invaluable in strengthening Namibia’s own fight against corruption.